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==Drow==

Also see the [[SRD:Elf|elf]] creature listing.

[[Summary::Also known as dark elves, drow are a depraved and evil subterranean offshoot.]]

White is the most common hair color among drow, but almost any pale shade is possible. Drow tend to be smaller and thinner than other sorts of elves, and their eyes are often a vivid red.

<onlyinclude>* {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Dexterity|+2 Dexterity}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Constitution|–2 Constitution}}, {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Intelligence|+2 Intelligence}},  {{Property Link|Racial Ability Adjustments|SRD:Charisma|+2 Charisma}}.
* {{Property Link|Type|SRD:Humanoid Type|Humanoid}} ({{Property Link|Subtype|SRD:Elf Subtype|Elf}})
* {{3.5e Racial Size|Medium|drow|gender=she|genderPossession=her}}
* Drow [[SRD:Base Land Speed|base land speed]] is 30 feet.
* Immunity to magic sleep effects, and a +2 racial saving throw bonus against [[SRD:Enchantment School|enchantment]] spells or effects.
* {{3.5e Darkvision|drow|120}}
* [[SRD:Spell Resistance|Spell resistance]] equal to 11 + class levels.
* Weapon Proficiency: A drow is automatically proficient with the [[SRD:Hand Crossbow|hand crossbow]], the [[SRD:Rapier|rapier]], and the [[SRD:Short Sword|short sword]].
* [[SRD:Spell-Like Ability|Spell-Like Abilities]]: Drow can use the following spell-like abilities once per day: ''[[SRD:Dancing Lights|dancing lights]]'', ''[[SRD:Darkness|darkness]]'', ''[[SRD:Faerie Fire|faerie fire]]''. Caster level equals the drow’s class levels.
* Light Blindness: Abrupt exposure to bright light (such as sunlight or a ''[[SRD:Daylight|daylight]]'' spell) [[SRD:Blinded|blinds]] drow for 1 round. On subsequent rounds, they are [[SRD:Dazzled|dazzled]] as long as they remain in the affected area.
* +2 racial bonus on [[SRD:Will Save|Will]] saves against spells and spell-like abilities.
* +2 racial bonus on [[SRD:Listen Skill|Listen]], [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]], and [[SRD:Spot Skill|Spot]] checks. A drow who merely passes within 5 feet of a secret or concealed door is entitled to a [[SRD:Search Skill|Search]] check to notice it as if she were actively looking for it.
* [[SRD:Automatic Language|Automatic Languages]]: Common, Elven, Undercommon. 
* [[SRD:Bonus Language|Bonus Languages]]: Abyssal, Aquan, Draconic, Drow Sign Language, Gnome, Goblin.
* [[SRD:Favored Class|Favored Class]]: {{Property Link|Favored Class|SRD:Wizard|Wizard}} (male) or {{Property Link|Favored Class|SRD:Cleric|Cleric}} (female).
* [[SRD:Level Adjustment|Level Adjustment]]: +[[Level Adjustment::2]]
* [[SRD:Effective Character Level|Effective Character Level]]: [[Effective Character Level::3]]</onlyinclude>

{{Random Starting Ages
|race=Drow
|base=110
|simp=4d6
|moder=6d6
|comp=10d6
}}

{{Aging Effects
|race=Drow
|mid=175
|old=263
|vene=350
|max=4d%
}}


{{SRD Race Footer}}
Effective Character Level	3 +
Favored Class	Wizard + and Cleric +
Identifier	Race +
Level Adjustment	2 +
Racial Ability Adjustments	+2 Dexterity +, –2 Constitution +, +2 Intelligence + and +2 Charisma +
Size	Medium +
Subtype	Elf +
Summary	Also known as dark elves, drow are a depraved and evil subterranean offshoot. +
Title	Elves, Dark—Drow +
Type	Humanoid +